GOCA: The Greater Olney Civic Association » General http://www.goca.org The Greater Olney Civic Association is an umbrella organization whose mission is to study, plan, coordinate and promote the overall civic, economic, ecological and cultural welfare of the community within the Olney Master Plan area. Olney is located in the north east portion of Montgomery County, Maryland, about 15 miles due north of Washington DC. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:02:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 OLNEY MOURNS THE PASSING OF RON BERGER http://www.goca.org/2011/12/olney-mourns-the-passing-of-ron-berger/ http://www.goca.org/2011/12/olney-mourns-the-passing-of-ron-berger/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:57:02 +0000 mattz http://www.goca.org/?p=1471 We regret to inform you that Ron Berger, one the founders of the Greater Olney Civic Association (GOCA) and a dedicated, respected leader in the Olney Community passed away on December 29th. For over 30 years everyone in GOCA has benefited from Ron’s wisdom and guidance and his presence will be truly missed.

Funeral Arrangements are as follows:
SERVICE AT DANZANSKY-GOLDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 1170 ROCKVILLE PIKE AT 11 AM MONDAY JANUARY 2. INTERMENT TO FOLLOW AT APPROXIMATELY NOON TO 12:15 AT JUDEAN MEMORIAL GARDENS, 16225 BATCHELLOR’S FOREST ROAD, OLNEY (NR GEORGIA AVENUE AND BATCHELLOR’S FOREST ROAD).

Ron and his family have requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to either of the following:
Olney Days c/o GOCA, P O Box 212, Olney, Md. 20830        OR

To The Infusion Center – Montgomery General Hospital in memory of  Ron Berger c/o MGH Health Foundation, 18101 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD 20832.

]]> http://www.goca.org/2011/12/olney-mourns-the-passing-of-ron-berger/feed/ 0 October Minutes posted to the GOCA website http://www.goca.org/2011/11/october-minutes-posted-to-the-goca-website/ http://www.goca.org/2011/11/october-minutes-posted-to-the-goca-website/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:14:26 +0000 lorigoodwin http://www.goca.org/?p=1446 The minutes to the October 11, 2011 meeting have been added the GOCA website under the minutes tab.  The minutes include a briefing from John Carter, Chief of the Area 3 Planning Team of the Montgomery County Planning Board.

GOCA Minutes for October 11, 2011

]]> http://www.goca.org/2011/11/october-minutes-posted-to-the-goca-website/feed/ 0 September Minutes posted on the GOCA website. http://www.goca.org/2011/10/september-minutes-posted-on-the-goca-website/ http://www.goca.org/2011/10/september-minutes-posted-on-the-goca-website/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:08:35 +0000 lorigoodwin http://www.goca.org/?p=1420 The minutes to the September 13, 2011 meeting have been added the GOCA website under the minutes tab.  The minutes include updates on the development of The Solana of Olney senior living community and from the Montgomery County Ride On bus service.

GOCA Minutes for September 13, 2011

]]> http://www.goca.org/2011/10/september-minutes-posted-on-the-goca-website/feed/ 0 PLANNING BOARD HEARING ON FBCW IS SET http://www.goca.org/2011/08/planning-board-hearing-on-fbcw-is-set/ http://www.goca.org/2011/08/planning-board-hearing-on-fbcw-is-set/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:47:58 +0000 mattz http://www.goca.org/?p=1386 A public hearing is set for Thursday, September 8th, at the Montgomery County Planning Board regarding the proposed relocation of the First Baptist Church of Wheaton (FBCW) to Emory Church Road in Olney. The entire meeting agenda can be found at www.montgomeryplanningboard.org and once on the site, click on agendas and then September 8, 2011. At this time, this issue is shown as agenda item number 9.
Many Olney residents and Olney community leaders have expressed serious concern about the ramifications of the proposed location of FBCW. For those of you who have been following this issue closely – this matter has been ongoing for the past 4 years. Here are some of the issues: http://mocoalliance.org/wp-content/upload/fact-sheet.pdf   Concerned citizens who wish to testify can sign up on line by clicking the website shown above and then clicking on the quicklinks shown on the page labeled Agendas & Staff Reports. If you cannot appear in person but wish to submit comments – the sign up page has instructions on how to submit written testimony at the bottom of the page. You may also call 301-495-4605 or email MCP-Chair@mncppc-mc.org with any questions you may have. The Montgomery County Planning Board is located at 8787 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring.
Please feel free to contact Matt Zaborsky with any questions you may have regarding this public hearing. he can be reached through the GOCA website (www.goca.org) by clicking on the contacts tab.
]]> http://www.goca.org/2011/08/planning-board-hearing-on-fbcw-is-set/feed/ 0 The July Minutes are now available http://www.goca.org/2011/08/the-july-minutes-are-now-available/ http://www.goca.org/2011/08/the-july-minutes-are-now-available/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:44:23 +0000 lorigoodwin http://www.goca.org/?p=1366 The July 12, 2011 minutes have been posted.

Special Presentations

1) Rebecca Walker, Attorney from Miles & Stockbridge, regarding the proposed plans for the Danshes Property

2) Bob Beard, Chair of the Olney Town Center Advisory Committee, presented the Committee’s Design Review Guidelines

All GOCA meetings are open to the public and take place at the  Community Room of the Buffington RE/MAX Building, 3300  Olney-Laytonsville Road.

The meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at approximately 9:35 p.m.

GOCA Minutes for July 12, 2011

]]> http://www.goca.org/2011/08/the-july-minutes-are-now-available/feed/ 0 DELEGATES VOTE NO TO BUSING STUDENTS TO TILDEN http://www.goca.org/2011/07/delegates-vote-no-to-busing-students-to-tilden/ http://www.goca.org/2011/07/delegates-vote-no-to-busing-students-to-tilden/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:20:32 +0000 mattz http://www.goca.org/?p=1344 At our July 12th meeting, GOCA delegates voted against busing Farquhar Students to the Tilden Holding School. Here is the resolution:

“Now therefore be it resolved that GOCA supports the PTA’s position that busing Farquhar Middle School students to the Tilden Holding Center for two years would not be in the best interest of the students.”

Letters have been sent elaborating our position to Dr. Starr and Mr. Barclay, they can be viewed by clicking on the below links:

Letter to Dr. Joshua Starr

Letter to Mr. Christopher Barclay

 

]]> http://www.goca.org/2011/07/delegates-vote-no-to-busing-students-to-tilden/feed/ 0 The March Minutes and April Agenda Are Now Available. http://www.goca.org/2011/04/the-march-minutes-and-april-agenda-are-now-available/ http://www.goca.org/2011/04/the-march-minutes-and-april-agenda-are-now-available/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:35:14 +0000 Tess http://www.goca.org/?p=1183  

Special Presentation(s):

1. Carl Freeman Company – Proposed “Brookeville Preserve” development

2. Norbeck Montesssori Day School – Proposed relocation from Muncaster Mill Road to Emory Lane

3. The Olney Farmers and Artists Market – May 8th re-opening

GOCA Minutes for March 8, 2011

GOCA Agenda for April 12, 2011

All GOCA meetings are open to the public and take place at the Community Room of the Buffington RE/MAX Building, 3300 Olney-Laytonsville Road.

The meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at approximately 9:35 p.m.

]]> http://www.goca.org/2011/04/the-march-minutes-and-april-agenda-are-now-available/feed/ 0 Synopsis of February 8, 2011 GOCA Meeting http://www.goca.org/2011/02/synopsis-of-february-8-2011-goca-meeting/ http://www.goca.org/2011/02/synopsis-of-february-8-2011-goca-meeting/#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 13:38:06 +0000 Tess http://www.goca.org/?p=1103 Matt Zaborsky announced that the minutes would be a succinct summary of the meeting rather than a verbatim document.

Don Feltman and Ed Kubis of Olney Assistive Living Partners described the memory care building planned for the Church of Christ at Olney property under contract. Of brick and stone, the building will be divided into four communities of 16 residents and designed with dignity and respect for the residents and surrounding community. Ron Ladue of REMAX Realty, representing Church of Christ, helped answer questions.

Melinda Peters and Carla Julian of the ICC Project gave us an update of Contract A, which will open February 22, weather permitting, and be free until March 6. After the ICC is built, an office at I 370 and the ICC will be available for questions. Please see below post on the website for complete details.

Brad Branch introduced the Prometheus Radio Project, and Arnie Gordon suggested a committee be formed to determine its feasibility. Barbara Falcigno untabled the motion to make a $250 donation to the Olney Boys and Girls Club, and  after careful deliberation GOCA Delegates voted against this motion. Arnie Gordon’s resolution to support the Montgomery County’s Organizational Reform Commission’s recommendation to merge the park police and county police was passed unanimously.

GOCA Awards

GOCA Citizen of the Year: B’nai Shalom Synagogue of Olney
Contribution to the Community winners were: Lydia Rappolt, Fred Teal and Deborah Wagner, and The Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary
GOCA Worker of the Year:  Ruth Laughner
GOCA Heritage Award:  Ron Berger

Results of the Elections for the 2011 GOCA Leadership Team

Matt Zaborsky, President; Jodi Finkelstein, Executive Vice President; Ellen Bogage, First Vice President; Lori Wilen, Second Vice President; Theresa Robinson, Recording Secretary; Kathy Curtis, Corresponding Secretary; and Ruth Laughner, Treasurer.



]]> http://www.goca.org/2011/02/synopsis-of-february-8-2011-goca-meeting/feed/ 0 Synopsis of January 11, 2011 GOCA Meeting http://www.goca.org/2011/01/synopsis-of-january-11-2011-goca-meeting/ http://www.goca.org/2011/01/synopsis-of-january-11-2011-goca-meeting/#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:14:22 +0000 Tess http://www.goca.org/?p=1057 Arthur Holmes, Jr., Montgomery County Director of Transportation, gave us an update on the progress of the ICC and told us there will be a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on the ICC. The first county road to have a BRT will likely be Viers Mill Road. The county has adopted the Transportation Policy Area Review (TPAR) to identify future transportation solutions and Mr. Holmes emphasized that his task is to serve the community. Mr. Holmes, Fred Lees, and Bob Simpson answered our many traffic questions.

Committee reports included Civic Federation land use concerns, and Arnie Gordon wrote a resolution that GOCA support Bill 60-10, Erosion and Sediment Control, but the resolution was withdrawn.

The results for the GOCA leadership team will be announced at the February 8th meeting. Candidates selected by the nominating committee were accepted at the January 11 meeting with no further nominations. The candidates and the positions for which they are running are:

1. Matt Zaborsky – President

2. Jodi Finkelstein – Executive Vice-President

3. Ellen Bogage – First Vice-President

4. Lori Wilen – Second Vice-President

5. Theresa Kyne Robinson – Recording Secretary

6. Kathy Curtis – Corresponding Secretary

7. Ruth Laughner – Treasurer

]]> http://www.goca.org/2011/01/synopsis-of-january-11-2011-goca-meeting/feed/ 0 September Minutes and October Agenda Available http://www.goca.org/2010/10/september-minutes-and-october-agenda-available/ http://www.goca.org/2010/10/september-minutes-and-october-agenda-available/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:53:37 +0000 Tess http://www.goca.org/?p=943 Special Presentations:  Khalid Afzal on the plan for Buehler Road and Deborah Hanson of Olney Help.

Mr. Afzal is the team leader of Community Based Planning, Montgomery County Planning Board. According to the Olney Master Plan, Buehler Road is to be connected. In order to view the Olney Master Plan, click on the Agenda below and follow the transportation link to Buehler Road.

Deborah Hanson is a certified registered nurse practitioner active in warding off hunger in our community.

All GOCA meetings are open to the public and take place at the Community Room of the Buffington RE/MAX Building, 3300 Olney-Laytonsville Road. The meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at approximately 9:35 p.m.

GOCA Agenda for October 12, 2010 GOCA Minutes for September 14, 2010 ]]> http://www.goca.org/2010/10/september-minutes-and-october-agenda-available/feed/ 0